Teacher Emand's death was soon taken care of. The students of Ancient Ruins Studies organized themselves to see their teacher off. Heavy-hearted, they gathered in silence, every face filled with sorrow and reluctance.
Teacher Emand had never had a partner in his life, so only his students could see him off.
Naturally, Hekate presided over the funeral. As Teacher Emand's recommended student, she was qualified to take on the role.
Hekate held Teacher Emand's funeral with a heavy heart.
For the next few days, she was somewhat silent. Whether Natasha came to see her or Betty and Puli tried to comfort her, she remained listless and gloomy.
Until Chairman Ornis came to see her.
"What is it?" Hekate asked doubtfully.
"It's like this. There are still many noblemen protesting, both in the south and the north. They've joined forces now, and they're not a small force. So I came to ask how we should deal with them."
Hekate pondered for a moment. "As representatives of the old world, what ability do they have to resist the new world? A revolution without blood is incomplete. You can kill them directly, or expel them."
"If we kill them, won't that cause other problems? Their influence runs deep, after all. Pull one hair, and the whole body moves," Chairman Ornis sighed.
Hekate was a little puzzled by what he was sighing about. With an Archmage like me backing you, you're still worried about how deep their influence runs?
"Since ancient times, the nations of this continent have existed under a system where rulers came first, ministers second, and the people were slaves. The reason this system has remained unchanged for so long is the existence of magic. It is like an invisible net, binding people tightly. Human greed is like a fire, burning